Catholic Churches of NCC includes: Saint Patrick Parish Seneca WI; Saint Philip Parish Rolling Ground WI; Saint Mary Parish Gays Mills WI; St James Cemetery Rising Sun WI; Kneeland Cemetery Seneca WI catholicchurchesofncc.com

Holy Trinity and Father's Day

June 15, 2025

St. Mary, St. Patrick, St. Philip Parishes

Mail address for all three parishes:

PO Box 35, Seneca WI 54654

Website:  https://www.catholicchurchesofncc.com

Confessions: Usually, 30 minutes before  every Mass and by appointment.

Mass Intentions This Week

Monthly Eucharistic Adoration:

* St. Patrick: First Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass

* St. Philip: First Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass with confessions for 30 minutes.

Pastor: Fr. Tom Huff -- frtomhuff@gmail.com St. Patrick's Rectory 608-734-3252

Bookkeeper: Angie Martin -- 608-734-3931 stpatricks.seneca.bookkeeper@gmail.com

Bulletin/Mass Intentions/Membership: Yvonne Hady -- 608 485-2109 hadyy@mwt.net

Bulletin Information Deadline: Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. Bulletin is posted on our website.

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

Wed., June 18 Adult Faith Study at St. Mary’s, 7:00 PM

Sun., June 22 Corpus Christi Procession following 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary’s

St. Philip’s Mass will be at 9:00 AM that day

Mon., June 30 Deadline for Annual Appeal donations to be received at the Diocese.

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL Reminder for all parishes

Please consider a pledge to our Annual Appeal. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Pledge cards are at the back of each church. Just a reminder…all pledges must be received at the Diocese by June 30, 2025. Thank you and God Bless You. Annual Appeal needed as of 5/22/25: St. Patrick’s $4,200; St. Mary’s $3,495.

Condolences to the family and friends of Ron Becwar who passed away last week. His funeral was held at St. Patrick’s on Saturday.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 22, 2025
The annual Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (also called Corpus Christi, which means “Body of Christ”) finds many parishes around the world celebrating a procession in which a host consecrated at Mass is then carried in a monstrance in a solemn way through a city’s streets—June 22, 2025. The Corpus Christi procession is an occasion to profess our faith in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, to thank Jesus for the gift of His cross and presence in this Sacrament—and to walk with Him toward the Promised Land of Heaven. Our Tri-Parish Procession will be after the 10:30 Mass at St. Mary’s. St. Philip’s Mass will be at 9:00 AM.

From the Priest’s Corner:                                                                    The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity

Jesus reveals that God is Father and that His nature is love itself. And the very nature of love is to share itself with another. So, for God the Father to be love from all eternity, there needs to be another Person who is the object of His love. If God was only One Person, there would have been no one to love!

When someone tells us that they are in love. What is our normal response? Who is it? What would you think if they said: I am in love with myself! This should help us to understand why there are at least two Divine Persons in the perfect unity of One God.

But why three Persons and not just two? The Love which between the Father and the Son brings about a third Person; the Holy Spirit. When a husband and wife share a mutual love, the normal expression of this love often gives birth to new life. And a loving husband and wife naturally shares the love within their own hearts with family and friends. When we love God our love for Him should also overflow into our love for others. Because if our love for God never expands to include others, our love would remain sterile and barren.

But why do we also insist that God is one? Well, Three Divine Persons in one Godhead reveals the perfect unity or oneness of mind and heart within God. And into this same unity of mind and heart we too hope to also share in - for all eternity.

Income from Last Week

St. Philip Announcements:

St. Philip Candles: Contact Bonnie Murphy. The cost is $5 per candle.

St. Mary Announcements:

Rosary – 30 minutes before Mass -- St. Mary’s Church is open each day from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You are welcome to stop in to pray and/or light a candle for your special intention.

First Sunday Potluck – Potluck brunch after Mass each first Sunday of the month. All are welcome, dish to share is appreciated, but not required. Next potluck is July 6th.

Eucharistic Ministers - St. Mary's needs additional Eucharistic Ministers. This is a very worthwhile, satisfying service to our Lord and fellow parishioners. We are now offering the Precious Blood at weekend Masses. If you are already a Eucharistic Minister and would like to serve, or if you are interested in becoming one, please contact Judy Geyer at 608-735-4538.

Divine Mercy: St. Faustina writes, “The words with which I entreated God are these: ‘Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ for our sins and those of the whole world; for the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us.” (Diary pg. 207, #475)

Tri-Parish Prayer List – We want to pray for the ill and others in our parishes who need ongoing prayer. To be placed on or to place someone on our prayer list, please call: Sue Peterson 608-735-4865, Bonnie Murphy 608-386-4954, or Ica Boylen 608-734-3287.

The 122nd St. Charles Homecoming Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 6th, at the church, 707 Eagle St., Genoa, WI. The annual event is held on the first Sunday in July. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each meal includes Pogy's grilled chicken and sides, as well as a serving of homemade risotto, which is a cheesy rice delicacy passed down through generations of Italian immigrants who settled in the area. Raffle drawings will begin at 3 p.m. Most events will be held outdoors, with dining options available inside the adjacent school. Entry is free and open to the public. Meals cost $15 each, smaller hot dog plates available for younger attendees for $6. For more information, visit St. Charles School and Parish Facebook page at:

ttps://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSchoolGenoa

Dare to Follow Christ: Vocation three day Reflection Event

July 8 – 10, 2025 We are called to be holy men of God. Dare to Follow is for young men in grades 6-10 who are interested in hearing where God is calling them. Have them join us for activities, discernment and time with Bishop Gerard Battersby and priests from our area!Register online by July 2. Cost is $30 which includes meals and rooms. Register at diolc.org/daretofollow.

How to Be a Great Dad

By Thomas Griffin on The National Catholic Register

Being a parent, along with being a husband to my wife, Joanna, has been the greatest source of joy in my life. It has also opened up access to God’s identity as Father in a way that I never experienced beforehand. To be a great dad is simply to be a good shepherd. Like a good shepherd, good fathers are devoted to their children. Like most kids, we hated when dad wasn’t around or when he had to stop playing with us. We didn’t want the time together to end. We just wanted to be with our dad.

This truth portrays a deep insight into who our God is. Christ’s use of the shepherd image perfectly displays this: Wherever a sheep is, whatever they are doing, when they look up, they see their shepherd. They count on the shepherd. It is in their shepherd that they feel safe and secure. It is their shepherd that ensures they have all that they need. Every single person on the planet craves to feel something similar when they look at their dad. Every single person to ever live has a father. So, if you are a dad, spend more time with your kids. Fathers call their children by name for many reasons: to get their attention, to lead them, to discipline them, etc. As a young dad, I have slowly learned that in order to get my children's attention I often need to get up and draw closer to them. At each and every moment of our lives, the Father is calling your name. At times, we simply need to know that he is with us. In other moments, we might need correction or guidance.

Finally, like a good shepherd, fathers are willing to sacrifice it all for their families. When push comes to shove, there is nothing that a dad would not do for his children. I know this to be true when I look at my children. However, it is most felt and experienced in the first few days of a child’s life. The mother does so much, and there is a natural attachment between her and her baby. Each parent lays down their lives for their child, who is even more defenseless than a stray sheep.

When each of my children were born, there were complications for my wife. This meant that I was called on more to spend sleepless nights while she rested. Sacrifice is required in these first few days. Your entire life becomes consumed with your children’s safety and showing them care. The vigilance required is like a shepherd who knows that a wolf is on the prowl near his sheep. You are prepared to do anything for them: This is what defines fatherhood. Ultimately, to be a great dad is to be like Christ.